Libraries and librarians in fiction

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Libraries and librarians are recurring elements in fiction.[1] Below is a list of notable fictional literary works, films and television episodes that are either set, either wholly or partially, in a library or in which a librarian features prominently. The year refers to the original release date of the work.

Books and comics

(Alphabetized by author's surname)

Films

(Alphabetical by series or title)

Games

(Alphabetized by series or title)

Television

(Alphabetical by series, then chronological by episode)

Other

See also

References

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